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Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
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NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Source: Senate LDA
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
To temporarily expand the authorized uses of grants awarded under the Veterans Legacy Program of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
To temporarily expand the authorized uses of grants awarded under the Veterans Legacy Program of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228)
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
No IRIS Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
Mark Our Place Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Mark Our Place Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Mark Our Place Act
Client: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Take Care of America's Veterans Act ( H.R. 9237); Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127); (H.R. 9006) the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act - improves identification of unclaimed veterans and helps locate next of kin; (H.R. 6921) the Hawaii National Cemetery Act - expands long-term access to national cemetery burial options for veterans and eligible family members in Hawaii; (H.R. 9321) the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act - assists organizations that conduct the research, outreach, and coordination necessary to honor unclaimed veterans.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (H.R. 4398/S. 2309); Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647); Legislation to Increase Service-Connected Burial Benefits (S. 4108); Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344 / S.1127)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228); Veterans Burial Accountability Act (H.R. 4398)
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Including supporting Ensuring Veterans Final Resting Place Act of 2025 (S. 1116/H.R. 647); The Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act (H.R. 1344); Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act (H.R. 1228)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free. Legislation includes: HR 7693
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free.
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free.
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation, and IRIS.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act (S. 4929/H.R. 4062)
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation, and IRIS.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4062)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
COVID 19 issues related to funeral homes, mortuaries, cemeteries and crematories, including mass fatality plans, personal protective equipment, post-mortem guidance and small business relief. Worked with the CDC on post-mortem issues as they relate to COVID-19. Legislation included: H.R.6201 -Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R.748 -CARES Act; H.R.6800 -The Heroes Act; H.R.6699 -Opportunities for Heroes Act of 2020; H.R.6828 - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund The Year-End Omnibus / COVID 19 Relief Package - H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 funding for COVID funerals, PPP loans, priority access to PPE, COVID vaccines. COVID related legislation:
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
COVID 19 issues related to funeral homes, mortuaries, cemeteries and crematories, including mass fatality plans, personal protective equipment, post-mortem guidance and small business relief. Worked with the CDC on post-mortem issues as they relate to COVID-19. Legislation included: H.R.6201 -Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R.748 -CARES Act; H.R.6800 -The Heroes Act; H.R.6699 -Opportunities for Heroes Act of 2020; H.R.6828 - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1212/S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
H.R. 1212/S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1212/S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1212/S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R 1 - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - support for small business provisions including provision related to mortgage rate deduction
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
H.R. 1212/S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
H.R. 1212?S. 1596: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
H.R. 1212: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2022: THE LATTS ACT of 2017: The Labeling and Transporting Tissues Safely Act - legislation to ensure certain safety measures are utilized in the interest of public health security with respect to labeling and transporting human tissue specimen or collection of specimens into interstate commerce.
H.R. 1212: The BRAVE Act of 2017 - legislation to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements; ensure all non-service connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veteran dies; indexes all three current benefits for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Worked on legislation that deals with interstate transport or whole body donations.
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1911: legislation to increase the value of VA funeral and burial benefits for our nations veterans. H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation to direct the FTC to establish unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the provision of funeral goods or services.
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax. S. 2707 & H.R. 4773: legislation to block the current DoL update on the white collar exemption
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax. S. 2707 & H.R. 4773: legislation to block the current DoL update on the white collar exemption
H.R. 5212 - Bereaved Consumers Bill of Rights Act: legislation to direct the FTC to establish unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the provision of funeral goods or services.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax.
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1911: legislation to increase the value of VA funeral and burial benefits for our nations veterans. H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax.
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax.
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
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2015 · first_quarter · 1A
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax.
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Veterans Burial Benefits
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4213
H.R.4446/S.1755; VA Burial Benefits Rule
H.R. 4718; Tax reform; H.R. 763/S.603: H.R. 3367; H.R. 4457; H.R. 4453
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Federal Mass Fatality Management Plan
H.R. 1406
H.R. 763/S. 603; H.R. 3367; H.R. 4457; H.R. 4453; H.R. 4718
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4446; S. 1755
H.R. 1406
H.R. 2542; H.R. 2122; H.R. 1493; H.R. 2641
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Federal Mass Fatality Management Plan
VA Regulation on Burial Benefits
Policy on shipment of cremated human remains
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Making certain changes to the FTC Funeral Rule and related issues
H.R.2542
Issues related to the funeral and burial trust exclusion under the Medicaid and SSI programs
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 1406; H.R. 170/H.R. 1648; S. 665
H.R. 2122/S.1029
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2013 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 170; H.R. 1468/S. 665; H.R. 1406
H.R. 763/S. 603; tax reform, estate tax; investment income tax proposed regulation
Mass Fatality Management
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 763/S. 603 IRS Proposed Regulation on taxing Investment Income Tax Reform
H.R. 170/S.665
H.R. 1406
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3010; S. 1606; S.1030
Mass Fatality Management
S. 2150; H.R. 4716
H.R. 2051; S. 2244; H.R. 4072; H.R. 4310; other veterans issues
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 900
H.R. 6566; Mass fatality planning
H.R. 2051; S. 2244; H.R. 4072; H.R. 4310
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4293; H.R. 3010/S.1606; S. 1030
Mass Fatality Management
New OSHA Hazard Communication standard
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1033; H.R. 1259; H.R.1757:H.R.1370; S. 1049; H.R. 1663
H.R.3010; S.1606; S.1030; H.R.4293; H.R.1478
Regulations to provide flags for Federal employees killed in the line of duty
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Shipment of Human Remains, Lithium Batteries
H.R. 1033; H.R. 1757, H.R. 1259, H.R. 1478, H.R. 1663, Tax reform
H.R. 900
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1030, H.R. 3010, S. 1606
Shipment of Human Remains, Lithium Batteries
H.R. 900
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1259 and H.R. 1757
H.R. 2051
H.R. 900
formaldehyde; infectious disease control
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 935/S. 863
Veterans funeral and burial issues
Shipment of Human Remains on commerical passanger planes
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 427 and H.R. 1352 Codify SSI/medicaid Funeral and Burial Trust Exclusion
Various issues related to updating and revising the FTC Funeral Rule
Federal Mass Fatality management Plan
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
make permanent the 2001-03 tax cuts
Cargo screening of human remains
H.R. 3655, the Bereaved Consumers Bill of Rights
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Financial Reform legislation
Bereaved Consumers Bill of Rights Act
Codification of Medicaid/SSI Funeral Trust exclusion
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2642
Trasportation of Human Remains on commerical passanger aircraft
Estate Tax Reform
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
shipment and screening of human remains
H.R. 1409/S. 560
H.R. 1352/S. 427
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Formaldehyde
H.R. 3126
H.R. 2910/S. 996
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Health Care Reform
Mass Fatalities
H.R. 2642, Unclaimed Veteran's Remains
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Affordable health insurance for small business
develope federal mass fatality management plan
Reduce federal estate tax for family owned small business
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Codify SSI/Medicaid rules on Funeral Trusts
Estate Tax reform
Mass Fatality Management, Pandemic Flu
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1624- Codify SSI/Medicaid Funeral Trust exclusion S. 989 - Codify SSI/Medicaid Funeral Trust exclusion
H.R. 6580 - The Hubbard Act
H.R. 1264 - Eliminate the dollar limitation on Qualified Funeral Trusts S. 1743 - Eliminate the dollar limitation on Qualified Funeral Trusts
NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN via NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Mass Fatality management
H.R. 1264, eliminate dollar limitation on Qualified Funeral Trusts S. 1743, eliminate dollar limitation on Qualified Funeral Trusts
S. 2795, SHOP bill H.R. 6210, SHOP bill
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H. Res. 892 - entire bill S. Res. 390 - entire bill
H.R. 1629 - entire bill S. 989 - entire bill
H.R. 1264 - entire bill S. 1743- entire bill
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2007 · year_end · YY
estate tax, medicaid/medicare, ssi, funeral trusts, mass fatality mangement, environmental, OSHA, funeral rule and other funeral service issues
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
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2006 · year_end · YY
Environmental, tax, labor, social security, health, disaster response, veterans, funeral issues
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. Including support The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589), which aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act and including final expenses as a qualified expense in health savings accounts. Including support of Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436); and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (S. 587/H.R. 1301)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation. Including support of No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623/H.R. 1415):
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free. Legislation includes: HR 7693
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families. Legislation includes: H.R. 6507; H.R. 7729; H.R. 8792; Preserving Veterans Legacy Act of 2024; Veterans Burial Improvement Act of 2024.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free. Legislation includes: HR 7693
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act. Legislation includes: S. 4929; HR 4062
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Health issues: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations to designate funeral expenses as qualified expenses for an HSA, this would allow the beneficiary to use the proceeds in the decedents HSA to pay for funeral expenses tax-free.
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
CSP - Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Federal Trade Commission: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the FTC Funeral Rule and other FTC rules and regulations impacting funeral service.
Mass-fatality Management Planning and Response: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies.
Improve Funeral and Burial Benefits for Veterans and their Families: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
Environmental Health & Safety: NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation.
Small Business: Health Care, Taxes and Related Issues NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service, including issues related to formaldehyde exposure and use in embalming and the EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation, and IRIS.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act (S. 4929/H.R. 4062)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations regarding the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4062)
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4062)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4062)
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes. The Consensual Donation & Research Integrity (CDRI) Act of 2021 (H.R. 4062)
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support legislation, rules and regulations that improve funeral and burial benefits for Veterans and their families.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that recognize the unique needs of small and family-owned businesses. Specifically, issues related to small business and tax related issues including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) and health savings accounts.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to ensure that the role of funeral service in any man made or natural mass fatality disaster is clearly defined and adequately reflected in their policies. Specifically, issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, FEMA funeral funding assistance through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research, and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes.
NFDA works with relevant federal departments/agencies and Congress to support and/or advocate for legislation, rules and regulations that address environmental health and safety issues related to funeral directors and the operation of funeral homes and crematories. Specifically, EPA and OSHA issues affecting funeral service.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: Combines non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility and non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility into one benefit and indexes for inflation. BRAVE was incorporated into of H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 and passed into law.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1835: The CDRI Act - The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2019 H.R. 1835 was introduced to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and non-transplantable human body parts donated for education, research and the advancement of medical, dental and mortuary science for research purposes by amending the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Deals with non-transplant body and tissue donations and does not impact organ donation by creating standards for: Registration: Anyone who acquires or transfers a human body or human body part for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental or mortuary science (and not for use in human transplantation) must register with the Secretary of Health & Human Services. Inspection: The Secretary shall inspect the registrants premises at regular intervals. Chain of Custody: A registrant shall compile or maintain a record for each case. Labeling and Packaging: All human bodies and human body parts must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable laws. Disposition: Proper disposition of a human body or human body part will take place by returning it to a donors relative or personal representative or carrying out the final disposition. Fees: A fee for registration and renewal shall be established and reviewed annually based on the projected cost of implementing and enforcing this section (including inspections). Violations: Any person found in violation shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, and the Secretary may suspend or revoke their registration.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
COVID 19 issues related to funeral homes, mortuaries, cemeteries and crematories, including mass fatality plans, personal protective equipment, post-mortem guidance and small business relief. Worked with the CDC on post-mortem issues as they relate to COVID-19. Legislation included: H.R.6201 -Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R.748 -CARES Act; H.R.6800 -The Heroes Act; H.R.6699 -Opportunities for Heroes Act of 2020; H.R.6828 - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 497 / S. 598: The BRAVE Act - Burial Rights for Americas Veterans Efforts Act of 2019 The BRAVE Act is designed to improve existing benefits for veterans meeting eligibility requirements Ensures that all non-service-connected veteran deaths are treated equally, regardless of where a veterans death occurs Maintains distinction between service-connected deaths and non-service-connected deaths Indexes all three benefits for inflation to alleviate the need for further adjustments from Congress. The BRAVE Act makes the following modifications: A. Currently: $2,000 for death from service-connected disability Change: Index for inflation B. Currently: $780 for non-service-connected death in a VA Department facility Change: None; currently indexed for inflation C. Currently: $300 for non-service-connected death or veterans with no next of kin, death not in a VA facility Change: Raise to equal death in a VA facility and index for inflation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Legislation to direct the FTC to establish unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the provision of funeral goods or services.
Tax Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1109 Social Security Lump-Sum Death Benefit Improvement and Modernization Act of 2015: legislation to amend title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from $255 to $1,000 the lump-sum death payment. H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015: legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax. S. 2707 & H.R. 4773: legislation to block the current DoL update on the white collar exemption
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL)
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1911: legislation to increase the value of VA funeral and burial benefits for our nations veterans. H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL)
Veterans Issues relating to funeral service: H.R. 1911: legislation to increase the value of VA funeral and burial benefits for our nations veterans. H.R. 250, Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act: legislation to provide a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. H.R. 1338, Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015: legislation requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: Legislation to increase the value of the VA Funeral and Burial Benefits for our Nations Veterans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL)
S.2216; H.R. 309; H.R 2542; H.R. 2122: H.R. 1463: H.R. 2641; H.R. 4874
H.R.1406; Infectious disease rule
Mass Fatality Management; Infectious disease ; Ebola
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 4446/S. 1755; Proposed Rule on VA Burial Benefits
H.R. 2542; H.R. 2122; H.R. 1493; H.R. 2641; S. 2216; H.R. 309; H.R. 4874
H.R. 4213
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 763; H.R. 3367; S. 603, Tax Reform, Estate Tax
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 4213
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Tax Reform, Estate Tax, H.R. 3367, IRS Regulation to Tax Investment Income under Affordable Care Act
Amend the FTC Funeral Rule
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R.1406
Various issues impacting funeral and death benefits for veterans and their families
H.R.763/S.603, tax reform, estate tax, IRS regulation on investment income
Federal Mass Fatality Management issues and plan
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 763/S.603; Estate Tax (H.R. 2429/S.11183; Tax Reform;
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
National Health Security Index; Electronic Death Registration project; Avian Flu
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
H.R. 900 and related funeral rule issues
H.R. 1033; H.R. 1259; H.R. 1757; H.R. 1478; S. 2050; H.R. 1663S. 1049; H.R. 1370
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 2150: H.R. 4716
S. 1030; H.R.1606; S. 3010
H.R. 1033; H.R. 1259; H.R. 1757; H.R. 1478; H.R. 1370; S. 1049; H.R. 1663; S. 2050
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
regulations for use of American flags for funerals of federal civilan employees who die in line of duty
H.r. 2051/S. 2244; H.R. 4072; H.R. 4310
H.R. 1033; H.R. 1478; H.R. 1370/S.1049; H.R. 1663; S. 2050; estate tax
H.r. 900
H.R. 1476/S. 2150
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Hazard Communication Standard
H.R. 2051; S. 2244
H.R. 1476; S.2150
Mass Fatality Management
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
H.R. 1030, H.R. 3010/S. 1606
H.R. 2051
Formaldehyde
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 935/S. 863
OSHA, Wage and Hour
H.R. 1370/S. 1049
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Formaldehyde
H.R. 2051
H.R. 935/S.863
H.R. 1033, H.R. 1259, H.R. 1757, H.R. 1478, H.R. 1049, S. 1370, H.R. 1663
Mass Fatality Management
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
H.R. 1370/S.1049
S. 1030
H.R. 935/S.863
Shipment of Human Remains
Formaldehyde
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
H.R. 900
H.R. 1478
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Shipment of Human Remains aboard passanger aircraft
OSHA inspection of funeral homes
Veterans Benefit Act of 2010; bill to require VA to identify unclaimed veterans cremated remains and provide appropriate military honors and burial.
Estate tax reform, Subchapter S tax issues, indivdual tax rate extention, tax deduction for indigent funerals and burials
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Mass fatality planning
Codify the funeral trust exclusion
OSHA inspections of funeral homes - specifically for asbestos
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Cargo Screening regulations
Mass fatality Management
Estate tax; Subchapter S Corporations
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 1352; S. 427
H.R. 3126
H.R. 3655
H.R. 3763
Health Care Reform
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
H.R. 3655 H.R. 3763
H.R. 4154 - Estate Tax H.R. 2910/S. 996 - Subchapter S corporations H.R. 3809 - Indigent funerals
H.R. 3962/H.R. 3590
Formaldehyde
H.R. 2642
Mass fatality management
H.R. 3126
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
H.R. 3655
Health Care Reform
Mass Fatality Management
H.R. 1409/S.560
Air Cargo Security
H.R. 1352/S. 427
H.R. 2642; H.R. 3544; H.R.1937; H.R. 2243; H.R.761.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Estate Tax Reform
H.R. 1409/S.560 - Employee Free Choice Act
H.R. 1352/S. 427 Codify SSI exclusion for Irrevokable funeral trusts
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
H.R. 1352 - codify the SSI exclusion for irrevokable funeral trusts S. 427 - codify the SSI exclusion for irrevokable funeral trusts
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Small Business Health care reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Mass Fatality Management
FTC Funeral Rule
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
H.R. 1629, Codify SSI Funeral Trust Exclusion S. 989, Codify SSI Funeral Trust Exclusion
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Work with DHS, HHS, DOD and FEMA to develop a mass fatality management plan
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE